REAR WHEEL CARRIER - PADLOCKS
Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 14:42
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tuck 01
G'day all.
I have a dual Kaymar back end. So the spares can't be knocked off, I have large padlocks in the back of the bits of flat bar that come through to the back from the mounting plate. Trouble is, whenever I want to remove a spare, the padlocks need some serious attention with both CRC and hammer to get them open.
Has anyone overcome this issue any way?
(I could keep the locks in the car and only put them on when needed, but I would certainly either forget to put them on or forget to take them off.)
Cheers
Reply By: Wizard1 - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 14:53
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 14:53
Lubricate them regularily.
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Reply By: Axel [ the real one ] - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 14:59
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 14:59
Spray them with lanolin , also just remember that the padlocks wont actually stop anyone who realy wants your spares , flat blade screw driver +8in shifter and the whole carrier arm and wheel is gone in less that it takes to type this reply ,,
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 21:14
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 21:14
Too true,i have a duel Kaymar carrier,as you said probably 2 minutes to get the wheel and arm. Maybe they should thread the cap and use a special lock nut?
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Reply By: Dave(NSW) - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 15:07
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 15:07
tuck 01
Do as suggested above plenty of CRC then tape around padlocks to stop dirt from entering keyhole.
Cheers Dave...
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Reply By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 15:15
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 15:15
Mr Tuck ,
An interesting problem .
I have tried lubricant and taping them , but they always seem to fill up with dust . I have tried pulling balloons around them , I bought Master locks because they had a rubber cap , I HAVE TRIED BLOODY EVERYTHING with little success .
I will read the answers to your post with interest .
Willie .
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Reply By: Shaker - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 15:36
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 15:36
NEVER use WD40, CRC or anything similar in any lock, only ever use graphite powder in locks! (Just ask a locksmith)
What I have done to stop dust in the lock, is to stick a piece of about 6mm black foam sealing tape on the bottom of the lock across the keyhole, then with a razor craft knife I cut a slit in the tape in line with the keyhole.
Since doing that I have never had a problem with the lock.
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Reply By: Baggy - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 15:43
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 15:43
Tuck 01
I bought a set of "dust-proof" locks keyed identically for the two spares and the Hi-Lift jack. I had to tape them down to stop them hitting the tailgate. The first set were Lockwood and worked efficiently for three years over most of the dusty trips until I lost one during a tyre rotating session. The new lot are a year old with no trouble yet but only one long dusty trip. Can't remember the brand but will be able to look it up later in the day if you are interested.
Regards
Brian
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Reply By: Dave from P7OFFROAD Accredited Driver Training - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 16:03
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 16:03
I have dustproof locks (yellow body and black bolt, can't remember the brand) and thus far they have worked
well.
Mine are mounted on the ARB bar and rather than securing the wheel and tyre they secure the bar that joins the 'hub' to the carrier. The
wheels are secured with locking nuts.
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Reply By: tuck 01 - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 16:36
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 16:36
Thanks all.
Sounds like dustproof locks are the go.
Will talk to locksmith next time I'm going past.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 16:58
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 16:58
Tuck,
I have a Lockwood lock can't remember if it "dustproof" but I don't think so, it was recommended by a locksmith friend of
mine. He also recommended the occasional spray of WD40 or something similar too. It's probably been sprayed a couple of times.
Anyway it was on the GQ for a few years and has been on the GU for 5years + and never had a problem. I did live in
Broken Hill for 4.5 years too. The missus called it the capital city of dust. We have also done plenty of dusty trips in SA and outback NSW.
Duncs
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Reply By: Coops (Perth) - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 17:03
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 17:03
I've had similar on my 80 series for 8 years now.
I've lubricated it with Lanolin and have an Exploroz wheel cover over the spare.
Never had an issue in all that time, most of which has been spent in the
Pilbara and recently Kalgoorlie, so dusty tracks galore.
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Reply By: RovingOz (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 18:31
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 18:31
try a condom, worked on a mates compressor
tank fitting. :)
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Reply By: Member - Mark E (VIC) - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 18:37
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 18:37
Sell the
wheels and tyres and put split rims with Dunlop Road Grippers all round...... never had a problem with people nicking these despite them NEVER being locked... ;-(
Cheers,
Mark
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 07:24
Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 07:24
LOL knew I liked that combination for a reason. Don't have to worry about losing the key for the padlocks either :)))
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Reply By: Member - Kiwi Kia - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 18:49
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 18:49
Use a dry lube ONLY.
As already mentioned use powdered graphite. It comes in a small plastic squeeze (puffer pot) container. Also put some on the key and work it in & out of the lock a few times - then wipe the key carefully or you will put black smudges on your clothes.
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Reply By: TD100 - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 20:33
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 20:33
i used brass shanked locks and never had problems with them,if they needed lubing only use graphite as dirt sticks to crc or similar.cheers Paul
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Reply By: gilghana - Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 00:45
Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 00:45
Bought some the other day for this exact purpose. Brand is Abus and they are described as salt
water padlocks - so have pretty good sealing. Cannot obviously confirm their longevity but they look like they should do the trick.
Gil
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Reply By: chocolate teapot - Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 05:57
Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 05:57
hi tuck 01
had a smilar problem with dust in locks - fixed it though - bought stainless lock from whitworths.
Dont lube locks with anything other than graphite - using liquid or paste lubes makes about as much sense as putting a ferret in yr underpants.
Clean off the end of the lock with metho or similar let it dry and use plain old electrical tape to cover base of lock including key hole.
No dust in lock and remove to open - of course dont forget to replace.
Hope this helps
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Reply By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 08:11
Wednesday, Oct 03, 2007 at 08:11
Have you tried graphite powder, dry lubrication, but I do like the idea, in another post of the tape over the keyhole .
Cheers
Bucky
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